By Chad Koenen Publisher Quilters from across the region will showcase unique and one-of-a-kind masterpieces during the annual quilt show at the Trinity Center on Saturday.  The quilt show will go from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. The featured quilter will be Vivian Palm, who is still… Read More

5 years ago Tuesday, June 30, 2020 Citizen’s Advocate One year to the day of the accident that took both his legs and his left arm, Andy Eckhoff completed a task few could have thought was possible just 12 months ago. Eckhoff, who lives in rural Henning, walked 4.02 miles on a treadmill, the same distance he… Read More

Coronation set for Friday night after annual parade By Chad Koenen Publisher In one of the largest fields in several years, five local youth will be competing for the title of Henning Festival Queen.  The coronation ceremony will be held on Friday night at approximately 7:30 p.m. following the Henning Festival parade.  Candidates for the Henning Festival… Read More

Contributed photo Three people are competing for the title of Little Miss during Friday’s coronation ceremony. Candidates this year include: Lillian Tallman, Vaylyn Eckhoff and Brynley Jorgenson.

Otter Tail County officials and partners celebrated the groundbreaking of a new solid waste transfer station near Henning. The $6.4 million facility is to be constructed by BCI Construction of Sauk Rapids.  ¶  “We are dedicated to carrying out the goals of our long-range strategic plan,” said Board Chair Wayne Johnson. “And this investment will… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The county board of commissioners, on June 24, received a petition from Long Lake property owners, southeast of Erhard and east of Elizabeth, to establish a Lake Improvement District (LID). The petition was signed by the majority of property owners at Long Lake. A final decision by the county board will… Read More

Project delayed several times by previous contractor By Chad Koenen Publisher A long-awaited water tower project in Deer Creek could come to fruition as soon as the middle of July. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the Deer Creek City Council heard that the Surety company will proceed with completing the water tower rehabilitation project.  Last April, the City… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on June 24, were informed that construction of the Maplewood Park section of the 31-mile recreational trail from Pelican Rapids to Perham is taking place. Work had previously been delayed in recent months due to more-than-normal rainfall. The trail is open to the general public and is intended for… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Downtown Henning tuned back the clock on Friday, June 20 for the Rock N Stroll car show in town. The informal car show is held in downtown Henning every third Friday of the month throughout the summer months and is organized by the Tri-County Cruisers.

Local food shelf could receive up to $4,000 in additional grant funding The Henning Community Food Shelf will again participate along with other food shelves statewide in the “Open Your Heart Summer Challenge” that will provide matching funds for cash donations made to the food shelf from July 1-31. The July challenge is designed to help local food… Read More